The National tribune., 1887-08-04

seemed to them best. This ~ SuCl small sum LOT
each member and yet win realize so handsomely
when responded TO by all. that IL is earnestly rec
commended that the effort be made at once. Other
Departments are responding noby, and LET US make
this matter OF State pride, that not single Post
shall be found missing when our Commanderin-
Chiefmakes his report at ST. Louis. It's proposed TO
build monument TO our great leader IN which
every GAR. man shall have a share, and which
shall stand a memorial Of the love and respects OF
his comrades long after every member has answered
the last roll-call on earth. The following Posts
have already contributed the sums set opposite
their respective numbers: Post No. 3, 5000 Post
No "a IS 40; Post No 25 s2760; Post No 80 g. 20;
Post No. &C. 81 so; Post No. IS. s565; Post No 90
s645: Post No. 60 SIS Post No. -, S405; Post No.
l08 81 Post No. los $40; Post No. l23 $40; Post
No. 1888 $780, Post No. I5 60; Post No. 1873 Sl.J0
Post No. 2OI, 50; Post No. 200. Ss45; Post No. go
So. No further contributions, of course, will be
expected from the Posts that have already paid
their share. Now, commdes, know some of you
feel poor, and your burdens already heavy. but
what comrade is there who does not feel like
having n share in this memorial TO be placed at
the Capital of our Nation?
Posts win raise their quotas In any manner they
fit whether by taking il from their Post funds
or contributions Of the members; but don't LET any
comrade fail 10 have the privilege of paying his Is
cents. Commanders will please make this "a per-
sOnal matter. Keep this order and see that it
is read TO every member of the Post. Don't leave
the matter for others to do; don't rest till your
quota is mailed TO me Send money In postal notes,
which Is the cheapest exchange Receipts from
National Headquarters will be sent you through
this Office in due time. Do not delay.
NEW
AT a recent meeting Of Marshall Sanders Post.
No As. Littleton, the new Pension Bill was Endorsed,
but one comrade voting against u.
NEW MEXICO
Department Inspector John p. Hyland, OF King
ston paid official visit 10 Santa Fc recently and
1t in the most excellent condition. lie found that
since its organization, four years ago, IL has mus
tered in 10 comrades. aud during the same time
has lost six comrades by death.
OHIO
II. w. Phelps. westeryille: The members OF Post
No so feel that they have lost a and dear
friend Ia the death OF Mrs Kate w. Noble, mem-
Der of James Price Relief Corps, No. 81. of this
place. Mrs. Noble was the wife OF our comrade,
Luther Noble. She was one OF the most active
lRborers in the Interests Of the eXsoldier and
sailor, and will be missed when we hold our
CamphTes. well as at the homes OF the poor and
needy and the Relief Corps will miss her in their
councils. She lady Of more than ordinary
intellect, and was always found 10 be wise coun-
selor.
On the lth Of July Pomerene Post. No. go MIL
lersbnrg, presented TO the citizens Of that place n
handsome soldiers monument, erected in memory
OF the soldiers OF Holmes County. Addresses we're
made by Pest Commander Fitch. Joseph Sharp. g..
w. Sharp, and Congressman wilkins. Gov. For
aKer was present and spoke for over an hour. He
enthusiastically received and at the conclusion
Of ais address was applauded TO the echo. The
monument Is one OF The finest ia the State. The
red sandstone base Is feet inch square and
feet high. The first granite base Is feet inches
square and IA inches Ia hight The second base Is
feet inches square and 10 inches high The
third Is feet inches square and feet inches in
! hight. The die is 3 feel inches each way aud 7
feet 2inches ia hight Then comes the cap. which is 4
feet inches square and feet inches high. Then
comes the pinth, which is feet 10 inches square
and foot high. Upon this stands the statue Of a
soldier al parade rest, feet in hight, facing the
north.
c. III. Stewart, Mount Blanchard stoushton
Post, No 1916. at a recent meeting unanimously in
dOrsed the pension bill proposed by the Pension
Committee of the GAR
TIs.fHr Cra1
| 6ls, voted unanimously in favor Of the proposed
| Dependent Pension Bin. Our officers and COM
rades pretty well divided ia politics, but work
together in harmony. We would advise those who
are in positions ia Departments nj Washington TO
pat their badges on again and keep cool. Caution
AIRY letters from that source also unnecessary,
comrades out here arc not afraid OF each other.
PENNSYLVANIA
The Posts Of Pitsburg have decided to hold
Grand Army Day on Tuesday. October A. Although
last year Pittsburg was credited by the Comman-
most successful Grand Army Days that he ever wit
messed the arrangements for this year decidedly
more elaborate and will result in an increased
4 turnout, much larger than any previous year.
| Department Commander Harper and staff together
with Commander John L. Wheeler and Staff oi
/ the Department Of New Jersey. will most likely
be in attendance. One Of the things that will tend
10 make this great success u the great concOurse OF
prominent GAR. meu who will stop at Pittsburg
and take part Ia the exercises on their return from
| ~. LOUIS, more especially the Posts OF Ohio and
West Virginia The entire program will be under
the control Of Joseph y. Denn.sion, who has been
elected General Commander, assisted by Sidney
CmObundrO. Secretary.
Past Department Commander Charles T. Hull
buried his wife IN the early part o. last week.
On last Saturday uigiii, Department Commander
Harper. acoompani> by Post No s., paid visit "a
/ Fsiryicw, small Town outside Of Harrisburg,
FOR The purpose Of eElIrcDng the boys" and
/ ing up The town. " hen the party arrived al
! Fairycw they proceeded TO a large hail, where a
| Campfire was held. Speeches. songs. and reciia-
tons were INDUCED in by Commander Harper. A.
A 80
Post 30. IS, ard others. At the conclusion Of the
] Campfire luncheon was served. The party lefi
+! on u late train for home having spent an enjoy
able evening and been most Hospitality enter
| tanned.
Ia compliance with Special Orders No. Sc, KEEL
| logg Posi- No. So. was mustered at MonrOeton
/ Bradford County. with % charter members. by J.
| Andrew Wit, Of 1Owhnda. assisted by deiega-
| ton from Post No. 6s Tie Post named In
honor OF Lieni. Charles kellogg, Oh Co. h. Doth Pa
| who was killed al the battle OF second Bull Run,
| The following the officers: Commander. o. @.
kichart; > V: c., Elisha Cole J. V. C., Isaac Sc
core; AdJt. Watson q. Hull; q. NJ, Edward -
| Young; %. d., J. J. Lautz: .. O.. Roger r. Cox
| Surg. A. AZ. Allen; Chap. AZ. H. richards; s. N.
y. w. King O. ~ =, &. y. Walker.
No. SOS, was mustered at Manchester. York County
| by A. A. WATSON. A. ID. C.. Of York. The officer.
were elected as follows: Commander, Alexander
Giffi :. v. C., Jacob smith; J. v. c., Henry Mel
| horn; Adjt. J. NJ. Glaifelter; O. NJ, Jacob G.
Kunkle; Chap. Fred'E J. Lory; Surg. NJ. L. Duh
ling; o. d.. Levi Melhorn; o; g., Peter Matthias
;. NJ, Henry N. Evorhart; q. NJ. s.. Charles Spahr
/ There were Is charter members
dismissed member Of Reno Post, Of Williams.
| port. arrested in Philadelphia last week fol
procuring money under false pretenses III,
claimed 10 be member In good standing ant
would ask for enough money TO take him 10 Read
ing or Potisvile, aud on procuring II would 20
and get drunk. He gave The name Of Elijah Du
| vail
The Guards Of Baker Post No 3, OF Philadel
phia, will visit Post No. is. Of Reading on Mon
day, Sept - They will take part in The dedica
tory exercises Of the soldiers monument on tn,